Frequently Asked Questions, Dell | Altiris

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The number of systems supported by the latest version of Dell Client Manager is extremely limited. I noticed when using the OpenManage console that the list of supported model types is only about 43.

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Can the Dell Client Manager 1.0 be used to configure BIOS setup passwords? I can get it to configure settings in the BIOS but can't figure out how to set the BIOS Setup password to prevent users from changing the BIOS Settings.

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If you've been watching the Juice, you've seen a lot of buzz about the new Dell Client Manager 2.0 -- a substantial new release involving several significant changes.

We went to Bryan Rhodes, the PM who bleeds Dell blue, for some insight and answers to some of the more frequently asked Client Manager questions.

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Andres asked, "Can you tell me some more about the Dell Client Manager?"

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Josh asked, "Can you tell me the best way to update the BIOS on the Dell clients that I'm responsible for?"

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Craig asked, "Can you explain what OpenManage is and how Altiris products work with it?"